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Overview |
Rollins | Calvin University | ||
| Location | Winter Park, FL | Grand Rapids, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,029 | 3,231 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #202 | #284 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Reformed Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rollins.edu | calvin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rollins | Calvin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,110 | $38,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,110 | $38,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,580 | $11,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,317 | $25,775 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,837 | $26,448 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Rollins | Calvin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,022 | 4,079 | ||
| Admitted | 4,510 | 3,027 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 1120/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Rollins | Calvin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rollins | Calvin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,600 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,449 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $273 |
Diversity |
Rollins | Calvin University | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 16% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Rollins | Calvin University | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Rollins | Calvin University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Calvin University is larger than than Rollins based on total student enrollment (3,231 students vs. 3,029 students)
Rollins vs. Calvin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rollins or Calvin University?
- Rollins College is 46.2% more expensive to attend than Calvin University for in-state tuition ($56,110.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.2% higher at Rollins than Calvin University ($56,110.00 vs. $38,370.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Calvin University than Rollins ($25,775 vs. $35,317)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Calvin University are 39.7% lower than costs at Rollins College ($11,150 vs. $15,580)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Calvin University than Rollins College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rollins College students is 35.5% larger than aid received Calvin University ($35,837 vs. $26,448)
Rollins vs. Calvin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rollins or Calvin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Calvin University or Rollins .
- Accepted freshman Calvin University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Rollins (3.5)
- Calvin University has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Rollins (50%)
Rollins vs. Calvin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rollins or Calvin University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Calvin University and Rollins.
- The graduation rate at Calvin University is higher than Rollins College (77% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Rollins College earn on average $4,600 more per year than Calvin University graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $47,000)
- Rollins College students graduate with a $449 lower median federal student loan debt than Calvin University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,449)
- Rollins graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Calvin University graduates. ($268 vs. $273)
- More Calvin University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rollins students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/